Habakkuk: The just shall live by faith (13) God’s judgment and salvation (3)
Ronald Hanko's exegetical article on Habakkuk 3:3-6 explores how the prophet recalls God's ancient covenantal dealings with Israel to understand God's coming judgment through the Babylonian conquest. The commentary emphasizes how God's sovereign providence operates consistently throughout history, using both salvation and chastisement as means to accomplish His eternal covenant purposes with His people.
Previous article in this series: September 15, 2023, p. 493. God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise. And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power. Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet. He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were...
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